Form990EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
bullet Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.


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OMB No. 1545-1150
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 05-01-2017, and ending 04-30-2018
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
Anoka Business and Landowners Association
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)12 Bridge Square
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Anoka, MN553032493
D Employer identification number

41-1617659
E Telephone number

(763) 421-7130
F Group Exemption
Numberbullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletNONEJ Tax-exempt status (check only one) - ( 6) bullet (insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ ...........................bullet $ 139,830
Part
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I.....................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received .................... 1 93,055
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................ 2 39,940
3 Membership dues and assessments ............................. 3 6,835
4 Investment income .................................... 4  
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory ....... 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............ 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ...... 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ............. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) .................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 .............. Bullet 9 139,830
.
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................ 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members ...................... 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................ 12 24,800
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............ 13  
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ................... 14 3,303
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ................... 15  
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ................... 16 121,635
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 149,738
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............ 18 -9,908
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ................. 19 73,780
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......... 21 63,872
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2019)
Form 990-EZ (2019)
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Part Balance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
74,452
22
64,527
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
 
24
 
25Total assets......................
74,452
25
64,527
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
672
26
655
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)
73,780
27
63,872
Part Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? Business League Trade Association for City of Anoka
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 Revitalizing and maintaining a healthy business district in the City of Anoka, Minnesota, through co-sponsoring an event described as Halloween Gray Ghost 5K Run 1 Mile Walk held within that business district.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
28a 44,295
29 Revitalizing and maintaining a healthy business district in the City of Anoka, Minnesota by providing additional decorative and festive Street Lighting within that business district.
(Grants $ 70,055) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
29a 64,306
30 Revitalizing and maintaining a healthy business district in the City of Anoka, Minnesota by conducting an Anoka Tree Lighting Event prior to Christmas within that business district.
(Grants $ 8,000) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
30a 9,484
Revitalizing and maintaining a healthy business district in the City of Anoka, Minnesota by conducting Discover Anoka activities within that business district.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
 
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet
31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 118,085
Part
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)
(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and
deferred compensation
(e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
Peter Beberg  
 
President
005.00 0    
Steve Jenson  
 
Past President
001.00 0    
Kathy Kajawa  
 
Director
001.00 0    
Laura Tajha Johnson  
 
Director
001.00 0    
Dan Pinewski  
 
Vice President
002.00 0    
Dick Mussell  
 
Director
001.00 0    
James N Neilson  
 
Treasurer
002.00 0    
Tiffany Talbot  
 
Director
001.00 0    
Mike Cofrin  
 
Director
001.00 0    
Peter Turok  
 
Executive Director
010.00 24,800    
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Part
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O. See instructions. ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
40b
 
 
c
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organizationbullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletPeter Turok
Telephone no.bullet (763) 421-7130
Located at bullet12 Bridge SquareAnoka,MN ZIP + 4bullet553032493
Yes
No
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? . .
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.? . . .
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed insteadof Form 990-EZ.............................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ...........
46
 
No
Part
Section 501(c)(3) Organizations Only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47- 49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ..................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
 
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
 
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
 
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)
(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .............bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  


52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE. All section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a
completed Schedule A ........................................bullet

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Signature of officer Date
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Type or print name and title
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Print/Type preparer's name
Preparer's signature
Date
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Firm's name bullet

Firm's EIN bullet
Firm's address bullet



Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
Form 990-EZ (2019)

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Software ID: 17005317
Software Version: 18.2.0.0

Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description

Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Name of the organization
Anoka Business and Landowners Association
 
Employer identification number

41-1617659
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019) Page 2
Name of organization
Anoka Business and Landowners Association
 
Employer identification number
41-1617659
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Page 3
Name of organization
Anoka Business and Landowners Association
 
Employer identification number

41-1617659
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Page 4
Name of organization
Anoka Business and Landowners Association
 
Employer identification number

41-1617659
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

Additional Data


Software ID: 17005317
Software Version: 18.2.0.0
SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Anoka Business and Landowners Association
 
Employer identification number

41-1617659
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 31 Revitalizing and maintaining a healthy business district in the City of Anoka, Minnesota by conducting Discover Anoka activities within that business district. Grants and allocations 0, Program service expenses 0
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Supplies 472
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Telephone 720
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Insurance 100
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Payroll Taxes 1,967
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Postage, Shipping, Delivery 175
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Program Service Expenses - Gray Ghost Run 44,295
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Program Service Expenses - Street Lights 64,306
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Program Service Expenses - Anoka Tree Lighting Event 9,484
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Other Expense 116
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities Liability for Payroll Taxes Beginning of year 672, End of year 655
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019


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Software ID: 17005317
Software Version: 18.2.0.0

TY 2017 CompensationExplanation
Name:
Anoka Business and Landowners Association
EIN:
41-1617659
Software ID:
17005317
Software Version:
18.2.0.0
Person Name Explanation

TY 2017 ReasonableCauseExplanation
Name:
Anoka Business and Landowners Association
EIN:
41-1617659
Software ID:
17005317
Software Version:
18.2.0.0
Explanation:
LATE FILING WAS DUE TO REASONABLE CAUSE. Reporting Organizations name is Anoka Business and Landowners Association herein ABLA. ABLAs report preparer is Michael J Jacobs herein Jacobs. The attached report Form 9900, FYE 4/30/2018 was originally due 9/15/2018, but after being granted and extension was ultimately due 3/15/2019. ABLA provided appropriate records to Jacobs on 5/14/2018. Jacobs had been preparing ABLAs reports for many years and was familiar with ABLAs programs and record keeping methods. The most efficient manner for preparing the report was for Jacobs to enter each transaction into financial accounting software known as QuickBooks Pro, edit each transaction with additional information found on invoices, statements, vendor bills, and fund accounting statements provided by ABLA. Thereafter the transactions would be compared with ABLAs fund accounting statements and adjustments were made for consistent reporting. Typically, it has taken between 20 and 25 hours per year for the QuickBooks portion of the preparation work and an additional 2 or 3 hours to prepare the Form 990 report, attachments, and reports to ABLAs board. Jacobs accepted additional full-time employment on 3/21/2018. This additional employment included a lot of travel. However, Jacobs believed that he would have enough time at home and/or in his preparer office to promptly prepare ABLAs 990 reports. In November, 2018, Jacobs travel time / time away from home and office increased substantially. Jacobs began taking ABLAs records with him when he traveled, along with a laptop computer with QuickBooks Pro installed on it. Somehow over time, Jacobs came to believe that he had completed the Form 990, FYE 4/30/2018, provided it to ABLA for signature, and filed it. Jacobs is uncertain how this could have happened. Jacobs has indicated that the additional employment had been very stressful, and he believes that this stress caused cognitive fatigue, which in turn caused confusion. There may have been confusion based upon the fact that ABLA files its reports on a fiscal year. Jacobs may have opened his 2016 tax preparation software and seen that that report was filed, believing that that was the proper year to examine. Noone from ABLA noticed that the Form 990 FYE 4/30/2018 had not been filed either. On 3/7/2020, Jacobs discovered / determined that the Form 990 FYE 4/30/2018 had NOT yet been filed. Jacobs promptly completed / corrected QuickBooks entries and corrected / completed data entry into his 2017 tax preparation software. This Form 990 FYE 4/30/2018 is being filed as promptly as possible after discovery that it had not yet been filed. ABLA has received no requests for examination of the annual return referred to above. Late filing of the above return was due to reasonable cause.